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It may seem strange, as most families are packing for the summer holidays, to think about going back to school but the new academic year will be upon us soon enough. With retailers already encouraging parents to stock up for the new term, we thought we’d look at early bargains out there, in our Thinking Ahead feature (P. 6). Don’t forget to allow for your kids’ growth, of course, when you buy! But before that there’s tons of fun to be had at summer schools (P.4) and festivals (P.16). All we need now is for the weather to come good.
THINKING AHEAD P6 Buy your gear for the next school year in good time, says Ellen White.
A FAMILY AFFAIR P16 Festivals can make great family getaways. Here are some of the best.
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School’s F or children, the summer holiday is a welcome break from the routine of school, but it’s also a chance to discover or develop skills that they wouldn’t have time to explore during term time. The trend to send children to summer schools has grown in recent years, perhaps borrowed from the United States, where it’s a well-known phenomenon. But British parents are wising up to the advantages of offering their children an intense week or two of sporting or creative activities during the holidays. Hadrian Stiff, who runs Bristolbased Elite Squash, explains the appeal of the summer camp experience. “Children get a buzz out of it,” he says. “As well as getting intense immersion in the sport, they have longer to settle into the activity, while the social element plays an important part. During breaks they might play table tennis or go to the park. “They learn a lot more during a day in a camp, where they will do four hours of squash: they really have the chance to develop something that they might just touch upon in a weekly one-hour session. Children can come as complete novices, where they will be taught the basics, or they may have played a bit before: each level is catered for. “We in Britain are learning from the US, where the intense learning period pushes children in whatever
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subject they’re doing. Increasingly, professionals in this country understand how to structure camps better.” Summer schools come in all shapes and sizes, from residential to day courses, from theatre projects (including a full performance) to sporting and academic experiences, allowing children to immerse themselves in an activity for a week or two. Whether your children are into adventure sports, art, camping, water sports, football or science, there’s bound to be a course out there to stimulate them this summer. For sheer variety, with a record 600 courses to choose from this year, Marlborough College really does offer something for everyone. These residential courses are divided into four age brackets from the Junior Troopers (ages 3 to 6) up to Teenagers (13 to17). Marlborough prides itself on offering courses that may not be easily accessible to children at school or as part of their extra-curricular activities. With everything from fly fishing to fencing, cooking, photography and circus skills, and excellent facilities available for all Summer School attendees including an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and athletics track, it’s almost impossible to be bored. What’s more, the courses offer activities and entertainment for the whole family: gala entertainment on Tuesday
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eam Bath Tribe, part of the sports development team at the University of Bath, is inviting youngsters aged 2 to 16 to take part in one of its Summer Camps, which run from Mon 18 July – Fri 26 Aug. Sports include athletics, football, hockey, trampolining, badminton, volleyball, soccer tots, and more. The camps take place at the renowned Sports Training Village at the University of Bath, with qualified coaches providing a fun and progressive environment to learn new skills and attempt new activities. It also runs Tennis Summer Camps from Mon 25 July – Fri 19 Aug, ages from 4 to 16 years. Have some fun alongside an experienced team of LTA qualified coaches! Ffi and to book (online or in person) Team Bath Tribe, T: 01225 386915 (Summer Camps) OR 01225 386339 (Tennis) E: tribe@ bath.ac.uk W: www.teambath.com/tribe-schools/holiday-activities (Summer Camps) OR www.teambath.com/tennis/coaching (Tennis)
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and Friday evenings is included in the price, with highlights this year from broadcaster Michael Palin, Illyria’s production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winners Collabro. Week-long stays are available from Sunday 24 to Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July to Saturday 6 August, with accommodation from £229 per person per week including full board and all entertainment. Junior Troopers cost from £155 per child per week, Children’s Activities £315 per child per week, Young Adventurer’s Courses (9-12 years) and Teenagers (13-17 years) from £185 per child per week. The well-established children’s summer activities company PGL (widely believed to stand for “Parents Get Lost” but in reality named after the initials of its founder Peter Gordon Lawrence) has a new facility at Liddington, Wiltshire, which boasts 150 acres of landscaped lakes for water activities, a floodlit all-weather sports pitch and no fewer than 11 full size football pitches. With over 50 years’ experience, PGL offers a range of programmes from a multi-activity seven night stay, a one or two night introductory adventure and even ‘first-timer’ programmes giving children added reassurance that everyone in their group is visiting for the first time. There’s a full programme of activities including zip wire, mountain biking and canoeing in the day, followed by quizzes, films, campfires and more in the evening. Prices apply to all age ranges; choose from 7 to 10, 10 to 13 or 13 to 16 for a specially tailored age-appropriate experience. Three night multi-activity stay from £269, 4 nights from £385, 7 nights from £599. For thrill seekers, FreeDog Trampoline Park has ways to burn off energy with a twist, offering dodgeball, slam dunk, open bounce and special toddler bounce sessions. The team pride themselves on having something for everyone, here you can practice basketball skills via a unique slam dunk zone, play dodgeball on one of the specially designed courts or simply enjoy the freedom to bounce on one of the centre’s many huge trampolines. Bounce sessions can be booked online with a minimum age of 5 so everyone can join in. Open bounce sessions are £10 per person for one hour.
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Elite Sqash runs a four day nonresidential Summer Camp for children aged 7 and over which can be booked for individual days at £35 per person or four days at £140, running from Mon 25-Thu 29 July. Of course not all children are interested in non-stop sport, so why not try Mad Science, a programme of summer holiday camps across the South West? Each camp runs from 9.30am-3.30pm and costs £35 per day or £150 for a full week’s course. There’s a new topic and theme to explore daily, providing an eclectic mix of science based activities, experiments and investigations as well as physical play and games, promising an educational programme that’s so much fun children will forget they’re learning. Summing up, Hadrian mentions another crucial reason why summer camps are popular with both children and parents: “It’s an opportunity for some downtime for the parents but also an opportunity for children to make more of the holiday and do something constructive instead of kicking their heels.” Elite Squash W: www.elitesquash.co.uk FreeDog Swindon T: 01793 251555 W: www.freedog.com Mad Science T: 01792 348205 W: www.southwales.madscience.org Marlborough College Summer School T: 01672 892388 W: www.summerschool.co.uk PGL Adventure Holidays T: 0333 3212144 W: www.pgl.co.uk PRIMARY TIMES
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o sooner have you got the last of the sand out of your holiday shoes than it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school supplies, be that uniforms, stationery, PE kit and the rest. The chances are your child has grown an inch or so over the summer, not to mention the additional shoe sizes. New school uniforms are parents’ biggest back to school investment in terms of both time and money, but sourcing them needn’t be a stressful militarystyle operation. Check with your child’s school how strict their uniform policy is as you may be able to keep school branded items (eg. jumpers or blazers) to an absolute minimum, using generic school wear to bulk out the wardrobe. Many supermarkets offer competitive prices for uniform staples such as trousers, polo shirts and dresses in popular school colours. Asda remains one of the most affordable options with grey school trousers from only £3, gingham dresses from £4 and polo shirts from £2.50, although competitors such as Sainburys and Tesco offer very similar deals. Salisbury-based Top Gear Embroidery online stocks branded uniforms for Wiltshire primary schools Broad Chalke, Morgans Vale and Woodfalls CE and Wilton and Barford C.E alongside competitively priced plain t-shirts, fleeces and sweatshirts. Some schools may hold second hand sales for uniforms where you can find some real bargains, and hand-me-downs from siblings can be a life-saver if they go to the
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same school. It pays to shop for uniforms sooner rather than later according to Nailsea-based School Togs, who advise buying, “Any time before the end of August which is when we tend to get very busy and a lot of stock has already sold out.” For many stores, the end of August signals the time to clear uniforms from the centre of the shop floor to make way for autumn/winter clothes and early Christmas stock. It may be worth buying some items in varying sizes while there’s a decent supply, to allow for growth throughout the school year. It’s really worth adding name tags, especially for bigger or more expensive items like blazers and coats. Sew-on tags have the best staying power, but iron-on tags or writing names on labels with something durable like a CD marker can work well. If you’re able to go further afield, try SoleLution in Bristol or Portishead for shoes. You can have regular checks with one of their trained fitters while your child’s feet are rapidly growing. They stock a range of sturdy and comfortable school shoes including Hush Puppies and Camper. For those not in the Avon area, Clarks shoes are present on most high streets and remain a popular choice for back to school footwear, with stores including trained fitters and measuring gauges to
make sure your child’s footwear fits perfectly. The new school year is often a good time to invest in a new look bag or stationery, encouraging your children to look forward to school. Wilkinsons offers affordable lunch boxes and water bottles, with lunch bags from £3 featuring everything from robots to Frozen and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For stationery The Works is a good bet, with bargains like a pack of 30 gel pens for £4, notebooks from 99p and packs of colouring pencils for just £1. They also stock a good range of key stage 2 study guides covering maths, English and science for around £3-4. For branded pencil cases try WH Smith, who have something for every taste
from Peppa Pig to One Direction. Anna Cheunut, a mother of four children aged 2 to 10 says, “I always encourage the children to read over the holidays to keep their brains active. I also like to go over their times tables and other basic maths to refresh their memory. You can save time in the mornings by practicing little things like how your children do their hair, which can take time on an early morning schedule.” A new school year can be both a daunting and exciting time, whether your child is entering their final year or making the leap from nursery to reception. See our list of stockists below for supplies in your area, and enjoy a stressfree start to the school year. Clarks Stores in Chippenham, Malmesbury, Devizes and Trowbridge W: www.clarks.co.uk The Famous School Branches Unit 1b, Plaza 21, Sanford St, Swindon, SN1 1HE T: 01793 520843 W: www.store.famousbranches.com Scholars Stores in Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge and Warminster T: 01225 766796 W: www.scholars-uk.com Top Gear Embroidery T: 01722 502783 W: www.top-gear-embroidery.co.uk The Works Stores in Swindon and Trowbridge W: www.theworks.co.uk
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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SHOWS ★ SALISBURY, SWINDON, TROWBRIDGE & BEYOND
WILTSHIRE THE ARC THEATRE College Road, Trowbridge BA14 0ES. 01225 756376, www.arctheatre.org.uk Honk! Tue 16-Sat 20 Aug, 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Sat, £11/£10 • An award-winning musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Ugly Duckling. Ugly, a cygnet mistaken for a duckling, looks for friendship and acceptance on a journey which introduces us to a series of unique animals he meets on his way. Dotty the Dragon Sun 25 Sep, 11am and 2pm, £8/£6/£25 (family) • Dotty is a baby fire dragon who lives in a dusty old castle. She loves to watch the children playing in the village below, but wishes she could join them. One day she has a brilliant idea and flies to the village to say hello. Will Dotty make new friends, or will the fearful village folk chase her back home to her castle? Brought to life by acclaimed Blunderbus Theatre, this big-hearted adventure is told with magical songs, enchanting music and puppetry. LACOCK ABBEY Lacock, Wiltshire SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village Danny, Champion of the World Thu 28 Jul, 7pm, £15 (adult)/£8 (child)/£30-£45 (family) • Follow the adventures of Danny and his father William who live in a gypsy caravan. William fixes cars for a living and secretly poaches pheasants. When a local housing developer tries to buy their land and the countryside around, the pair embark on a hilarious plan to stop him. Take a picnic for a special outdoor performance of Roald Dahl’s classic by Illyria Theatre Company. THE PHOENIX THEATRE New College Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH. 01793 611470, www.newcollege.ac.uk Into the Blue: Stagecoach Junior Workshop Mon 1-Fri 5 Aug, 9.15am-12.15pm, performance at 12pm Fri. Performance tickets £3, to book a workshop place call 01793 791746 or email Swindon@ stagecoach.co.uk • Exciting workshop for 5 to 7 year olds culminating in a final performance of ‘Into the Blue’, an underwater adventure including music from ‘A Shark’s Tale’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and more. At the final lunchtime, families can enjoy the full production 8
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featuring microphones, lights and costumes. SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT. 01722 321744. www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk Duvet Day Tue 30 Aug, 11am, £10 per adult and baby, additional adult £7.50 • Time to put on your snuggliest pyjamas, grab a favourite toy and crawl into bed. It’s Duvet Day,a new theatre experience for babies full of fun puppets, interactive games and gentle storytelling, it is an ideal introduction to the joys of theatre and group play. Suitable for babies aged up to 18 months, free craft activities also available for older siblings. SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com Summer Stage Mon 1-Sat 12 Aug, £180 per course, to book contact Melanie on 01722 343020 or email melanie@salisburyarts.co.uk • A two week residency for young people aged 11-18. Summer Stage brings together young actors, musicians and professional support from Salisbury Arts Centre and Salisbury Playhouse to create a multi-media performance from scratch. Clare Balding’s Family Morning Sat 24 Sep, 11am, £9 • Join the author and broadcaster for a morning of inspirational stories and family entertainment to celebrate the publication of her first children’s book, ‘The Racehorse who wouldn’t Gallop’. Suitable for ages 7+. Shh…Bang! Mon 24 Oct, 11am and 2pm, £9 • Dance-theatre performance exploring sound and silence. Two characters set out on a journey through a world filled with boings, whooshes, tick-tocks and cacophony! Their journey is punctuated by silence and as they are wrapped up in stillness, they learn to listen to that silence.
Zombie-rella/Blood Red Hood Tue 25 Oct, 11am and 2pm, £9 • Performance poet Joseph Coelho unravels familiar fairytales to create fresh contemporary classics. Join a mysterious storyteller with a magical top-hat and coat and discover the true stories behind the happilyever-afters as Cinderella falls in love with a zombie prince and Little Red Riding Hood isn’t as innocent as she seems. Suitable for ages 6+. Grannylocks and The Monstrous Duckling Wed 26 Oct, 11am and 2pm, £9 • More twisted tales from performance poet Joseph Coelho. Discover the ‘truly monstrous’ ugly duckling and the mean old granny behind the tale of Goldilocks. The Owl and the Pussycat’s Treasury of Nonsense Sat 29 Oct, 11am and 2pm, £9 • Soap Soup Theatre presents a fun twist on Edward Lear’s nonsense poetry including clowning, puppetry, magic and music. The Owl is trying to write his greatest masterpiece yet, but the Pussycat has different ideas. Creating magical worlds among the things in their den, and turning everyday objects into new friends for their nonsense stories, can they really work together to tell the most important tale of all? THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk Stage Starz: Never Grow Up Fri 22-Sat 23 Jul, 7.30pm, £12/conc. £10 • Stage Starz School of Performing Arts present their first show at the Wyvern with 100 students of all ages showcasing their talents in dance, drama and musical theatre. The Great Jaydini Wed 10 & Wed 24 Aug, 11am, £10 per child/adults go free • Enter the magical world of this professional magician with a unique blend of magic and comedy. Suitable for ages 4+. Grease Thu 25-Sat 27 Aug, see website for times, £14-£15.50 • Summer
Youth Project present their production of this rock ‘n’ roll musical following the teens of Rydell High over a summer to remember. Expect all the well-known songs including ‘You’re the One that I Want’, ‘Greased Lightning’ and ‘Summer Lovin’’. Gangsta Granny Tue 27 Sep-Sat 1 Oct, see website for times, £14-£20 • It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows it’s going to be boring. But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine. From the acclaimed producers of ‘Horrible Histories’ comes the premiere of David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book.
FURTHER AFIELD THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk The Hound of the Baskervilles Fri 26-Sun 28 Aug, 7pm plus 2pm (Sat and Sun), adults £8.50/child £7.50 • Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in arguably the most famous of Conan Doyle’s detective tales. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead with the footprints of a giant hound nearby, has the family curse struck again? Adapted by Milo Morris and Tom Wainwright. Suitable for ages 11+. BRISTOL HIPPODROME St. Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www.atgtickets.com/Bristol The Sound of Music Tue 30 Aug-Sat 3 Sep, 7.30pm, plus 2.30pm Wed, Thu and Sat, £20.40£46.40 • Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this new production of the tale popularised by Hollywood in the 1960s tells the story of the world-famous singing family. From their romantic beginnings as they search for happiness, they make a thrilling escape as their homeland, Austria, is taken over by Hitler’s Third Reich. Peppa Pig’s Surprise Wed 7-Thu 8 Sep, 1pm/4pm (Wed), 10am/1pm (Thu), £17.15-£23.15 • The Pig family and friends are back with a brand new stage show in which Mummy and Daddy Pig have a surprise for Peppa and George. Can you guess what it is? Lots of songs and surprises.
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JULY UNTIL SUN 4 SEP AFRICAN SUMMER Longleat Safari Park, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www. longleat.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Longleat welcomes the rhythm of Africa as the park is filled with live performances and a brand new end-of-day finale. UNTIL SUN 30 OCT ON THE WILD SIDE BY SIMON KING Longleat Safari Park, Longleat, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www.longleat.co.uk, 10am-6pm, included in all-day ticket prices • An exhibition from TV wildlife presenter, photographer and cameraman Simon King to mark the 50th anniversary of Longleat Safari Park. Simon has been busy all winter, immersing himself in the world of the park’s animals and secreting himself in their enclosures in order to capture breathtaking images from a whole new perspective. Storyteller Lizzie Bryant, leads Riddles on the Ridge, Stonehenge, Wed 27 Jul.
FRI 22-SUN 24 JUL THE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL Westbury White Horse Country Park, Trowbridge Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4LX, 01225 707346, www.villagepumpfolkfestival.co.uk. Site open from midday Thu 21-late eve Sun 24, weekend tickets including on-site camping and parking, adult £120, youth £60, child £10 • Longstanding friendly festival in a beautiful location nestling under the White Horse, with Morris dancing, family activities, workshops, bars, stalls and food outlets. This year’s lineup includes The Proclaimers and Neville Staples Band. FROM SAT 23 JUL AVEBURY SUMMER OF PLAY Avebury, near Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 10am-5pm, included in standard admission prices • Plenty of summer fun and games including children’s trails, garden games, activities in the Old Farmyard and immersive experiences in the Manor plus arts and crafts in the Craft Room. See website for other activities and workshops at weekends. SAT 23 JUL COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY The Shires Shopping Centre, Court St, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 777255, www.shirescentre. co.uk, 8am-6pm, free • Clubs, groups and charities encouraging people to get active showcase the range of activities available in and around Trowbridge as part of the Big Summer of Sport. There will be demonstrations and the chance to find out more about sport in your area. SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL FESTIVAL OR ARCHAEOLOGY 2016 The Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, times TBA, entry £2 donation/tickets to talks £6 • This year the festival will feature a live demonstration dig at the museum. Well-known archaeologist Phil Harding will be leading Phil’s Dig on both days while there will also be living history and heritage displays, archaeology groups and activities for all ages. SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL KIDS GO FREE WEEKEND Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org, see website for train times, adult £6-£8/child free • Take advantage of another weekend where children have access to Swindon’s range of diesel and steam-hauled engines for free.
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SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKENDER Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ old-sarum, 11am-5pm, adult £4.50/ child £2.70 • A chance to become an archaeologist for the day and dig deep into Wiltshire’s past. Uncover replica artefacts in the sandpit dig and discover how artefacts are found and preserved.
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SAT 23-SUN 31 JUL SUPERHERO SCHOOL Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Test your strength and agility as you dodge, duck and dive your way through the farm’s agility course. What’s your superpower? You decide! MON 25 JUL-WED 24 AUG 50 THINGS DISCOVERY DEN Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village, 11am-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Take part in family activities at the ‘50 things to do before you are 11 3/4’ discovery den in the Tudor courtyard every Mon, Tue and Wed. There’ll be different crafts each week plus self-led challenges, from walking barefoot across the lawns to hunting for bugs. MON 25 JUL-WED 31 AUG HANDS ON HISTORY: ARCHAEOLOGY Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/oldsarum, 11am-5pm, adult £4.50/child £2.70 • The Hands on History Crew serve up a summer of kids’ events. With something to see and do every day of the school holidays, there’s more to learn about archaeology than ever before. TUE 26 JUL BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Trowbridge Museum, The Shires Shopping Centre, Court St, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum.co.uk, tickets issued from 10am for 10.30am & 11.30am sessions and 1pm for 1.40pm & 2.30pm sessions, free • Craft some beautiful butterflies for your garden or home in a free arts session for ages 4+. TUE 26 JUL SUMMER DISCOVERY DAY Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm, normal admission charges apply • Drop-in creative sessions led by artist Suzie Gutteridge. Create your own modern-day Egyptian rel-
ics, including a cat made from clay, and discover why felines were so important to the Egyptians. WED 27 JUL RIDDLES ON THE RIDGE Stonehenge, near Amesbury SP4 7DD. 0844 2491895, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape, 2.30-5.30pm, adult £7.50/child £3.50, booking essential • Storyteller Lizzie Bryant leads an interactive story walk adventure. Search for clues, answer riddles and unlock the mystery of the missing gold. EVERY WED FROM WED 27 JUL MUSEUM ACTIVITY SESSIONS Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long St, Devizes SN10 1NS. 01380 727369, www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk, see website for times, £5 per child, book in advance • Activity sessions for under-11s plus the chance to check out the museum’s new exhibition ‘Fantastic Fossils’. EVERY WED FROM WED 27 JUL WILD WEDNESDAYS Avebury, near Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 11am-4pm, included in standard admission prices • The Wiltshire Landscape Rangers will be on hand for fun activities with a wild theme and the chance to tick off some ‘50 Things ...’ from your National Trust list. THU 28 JUL ARCHAEOLOGY AFTERNOON Avebury, near Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 1-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Hands-on children’s activities with an archaeology theme, including a mini-dig exploring a Beaker burial and a West Kennet Long Barrow burial. » SUMMER HOLIDAY 2016
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THU 28 AND FRI 29 JUL HOLIDAY ART CLUB Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5, Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2PP. 01249 730011, www.wiltshirescrapstore. co.uk, 10.30am-12noon, £5.40 per child • The chance to enjoy making and creating without having to worry about the mess! All children must be accompanied by an adult; booking essential. FRI 29 JUL SAFARI ANIMALS Trowbridge Museum, The Shires Shopping Centre, Court St, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum. co.uk, 10.30am-3.30pm, free (donations appreciated) • Drop in to the Sensory Garden for some messy fun and create a whole safari of clay animals. FRI 29-SUN 31 JUL FAMILY CAMP Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, Fri 10amSun 5pm, must be booked in advance • Pitch your tent and enjoy evening games and BBQs on one the farm’s camping weekends. SAT 30 JUL TRADITIONAL CRAFTS & FOOD MARKET Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 10am-5pm, free
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• To celebrate the Lammas Day harvest festival, Avebury will be holding a traditional crafts and food market in the Old Farmyard. A range of stalls will be selling artisanal gifts and delicious food.
AUGUST MON 1-FRI 5 & MON 22-FRI 26 AUG SUMMER ART CAMP Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388569, www.holburne. org, 9am-4pm, £38 per day/£20 discount on booking all five days • Creative activities inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions led by an experienced team of artists. Booking essential. Suitable for ages 5-12. MON 1-FRI 12 AUG ADVENTURES IN NEVERLAND Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Join Peter Pan and explore the magical world of Neverland on a quest to Skull Rock, then make Peter Pan hats and pirate masks in craft sessions. TUE 2 AUG BAT WATCH Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG.
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01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village, 8.15-10pm, adult £8/child £4 • Bat expert Tony Brazier helps you spot the bats living in locations in and around Lacock Abbey. Learn some fascinating facts about these amazing nocturnal creatures. TUE 2-THU 4 AUG HOLIDAY ART CLUB Trowbridge Town Hall, Market St, Trowbridge BA14 8EQ. 01225 774306, www.trowbridgearts.com,
10am, £15 per session/£40 for all three, please book in advance • Fun sessions led by one of the town hall’s studio artists and former primary school teacher Jennie Quigley. Children will experience using a range of materials, techniques and disciplines, including drawing, painting, printing, collage and 3D. WED 3 AUG FLOWER POWER Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15
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751339, www.trowbridgemuseum.co.uk, 10.15am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.45pm, £1.50 per child • Get ready for Rio with your own screen-printed T-shirt using stencils and your own designs. Suitable for ages 6+. There will be sessions for ages 12+ at 10.30am & 1.30pm on Fri 5 Aug costing £3 per child. THU & FRI FROM THU 4 AUG HOLIDAY ART CLUB Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5, Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2PP. 01249 730011, www.wiltshirescrapstore.co.uk, 10.30am12noon, £5.40 per child • The chance to make and create without having to worry about the mess! All children must be accompanied by an adult; booking essential. FRI 5 AUG MOVIES FOR KIDS: INSIDE OUT Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 10.30am, all tickets £5 • The chance to see Pixar’s Oscar-winning animation on the big screen. Meet Joy, Fear, Sadness, Disgust and Anger as they try to guide 11-year-old Riley through a difficult move to a new city.
ROUNDABOUT FRI 5 AUG BAT WALK (MCF) Conygre Mead Nature Reserve, Station Rd Car Park end, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JT, www.malmesburycarnival. co.uk. 8.30pm, £3 per individual, £5 family • Bat sounds are usually inaudible, but see if you can hear some using sonic detectors on this special tour. Don’t forget your torch. FRI 5 AUG-SAT 3 SEP MALMESBURY CARNIVAL AND FESTIVAL Various locations around Malmesbury, Wiltshire, www. malmesburycarnival.co.uk. • Malmesbury’s annual arts festival culminates in a spectacular carnival parade through the streets on Sat 3 Sep. Expect a range of events covering music, comedy, storytelling, theatre, dance and more. See our pick of family events marked (MCF). SAT 6 AUG AMAZONIA Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 11am, £5 • A captivating,
wordless film adventure following Sai, a capuchin monkey born and raised in captivity, as he finds himself lost in the Amazon rainforest following a plane crash. SAT 6 AUG PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388569, www.holburne.org, 10am-12noon, £5 • Printmaking fun for 5- to 12-year-olds. Facilitated by Bronze Arts Award students. SAT 6-SUN 7 AUG HILCOTT & BOTTLESFORD SCARECROW TRAIL Hilcott Village Hall, nr Pewsey SN9 6LE. 10.30am-4pm, free • The village scarecrow trail returns for a fourth year to raise money for village courses. Enjoy spotting the ‘Heroes and Villains’themed scarecrows, plus a BBQ and homemade cakes. SUN 7 AUG BEE & HONEY DAY Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-foxtalbot-museum-and-village, 10.30am-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Join the » Melksham Bee Keepers’ Association for an informa»
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english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ places/old-sarum, 11am-5pm, adult £7/child £4.20/family £18.20 • Medieval knights take on the ultimate contest. Swords will be wielded, archery skills tested and helmets battered, but there’ll be comic relief too from the resident jesters.
MON 8 AUG LITTLE PICCOLOS Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 10am or 11am, child £6/adult £2 • A workshop full of original songs, instruments, colourful props and puppets to spark the imagination and bring songs to life. Suitable for ages 2-4. MON 8-TUE 9 & FRI 19-SAT 20 AUG SPEAKING STONE, DANCING BONE Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 11am-1pm & 2.30-4.30pm, all tickets £6 • Professional storyteller Lizzy Bryant conjures a world of ancient stones and bones, flint and fur on an interactive family walk around Avebury Henge and stone circles. TUE 9 AUG TABLE TOP OLYMPICS Trowbridge Museum, The Shires Shopping Centre, Court St, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum. co.uk, 10.30am-3.30pm, free • A celebration of the Rio Olympics with old-fashioned games like bagatelle, cup-and-ball, hopscotch and bar skittles. WED 10 AUG FRUITS OF THE SEASON Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477233, www. victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30-11.30am & 12noon-1pm, free • Make a colourful fruit picture using printing techniques. Suitable for ages 3-6. WED 10 AUG BUSY BEES Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, Bee and Honey Day, Lacock Abbey, Sun 7 Aug
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www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 10am, child £6/adult £2 • Join Chrissie Weltike and explore the buzzy world of bees. Sing, play, craft and then create your own bumblebee hat to take home. FRI 12 AUG MOVIES FOR KIDS: FANTASIA Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org. uk, 10.30am, all tickets £5 • Screening of Disney’s 1940 musical classic featuring music from Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. SAT 13 AUG YOUNG CURATORS CLUB: SURVIVE THE STONE AGE Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www. salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10.30am-1pm, normal admission prices apply, must be booked in advance • Handle real Stone Age objects and find out what life was like in the ancient past. Suitable for ages 6-12. SAT 13-SUN 21 AUG JURASSIC FARM Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Join a Roves Farm ranger to detect and discover a brand new species of dinosaur on a free tractor ride. SAT 13-WED 31 AUG POP-UP BOOKSHOP Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 10.30am5pm, free • Hunt for a bargain in Avebury’s pop-up bookshop where most books only cost £1. Located in the education room in the Old Farmyard. FRI 19 AUG MOVIES FOR KIDS: FROZEN SING-ALONG Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 10.30am, all tickets £5 • ‘Frozen’ fever is
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still going strong. Follow Anna, snowman Olaf and friends as they search for her sister Elsa at this sing-along showing of Disney’s smash hit. SAT 20 AUG INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING (MCF) St. Mary’s Hall, The Triangle, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0AH, 01666 823611 (call to book), www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. 2-3pm, free • Award-winning author Elen Caldicot reveals some simple tricks to write a good story in this highly interactive workshop. She reads from her latest title in the Marsh Road Mystery series. Suitable for ages 8-12. MON 22-WED 31 AUG BEAR HUNT Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Go on a bear hunt on a free tractor ride. TUE 23 AUG TAKING A PENCIL FOR A WALK Trowbridge Museum, The Shires Shopping Centre, Court St, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum.co.uk, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm, free • Art workshop focusing on drawing using a single, uninterrupted line. Challenge yourself to create portraits, animals, landscapes and more. WED 24 AND THU 25 AUG CHILDREN’S STITCHING WORKSHOPS (MCF) St. Mary’s Hall, The Triangle, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0AH, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. 1.30-4.30pm, £3 per child, booking advised • Fun with fabric and stitch for 8-14 year olds. Create a picture of your house to take home and keep. Tickets available from the Town Hall or via website. SUN 28-MON 29 AUG KNIGHTS’ TOURNAMENT Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www.
SUN 28-MON 29 AUG CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindoncricklade-railway.org, see website for times, standard admission prices apply • Bank Holiday treasure hunt set amongst the railway’s collection of diesel and steam engines. TUE 30 AUG FAMILY BAT WATCH Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-foxtalbot-museum-and-village, 7.159pm, adult £8/child £4 • Join bat expert Tony Brazier to watch for and listen to the bats that live in and around Lacock Abbey.
SEPTEMBER THU 1-SAT 3 SEP DANTERS FUNFAIR (MCF) Station Yard Car Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JT, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. From 6pm Thu and Fri, from 2pm Sat, free • Expect traditional fair rides, refreshments and more to warm up the excitement before the carnival procession on Sat 3 Sep. FRI 2 SEP DEVIZES WHARF CARNIVAL The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes SN10 1EB. 01380 721279, www. katrust.org.uk, 6.30-10pm, free • Devizes’s annual carnival on the canal includes food and drink, music and dancing, plus lots of information, entertainment and shopping. SAT 3 SEP CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL MILE (MCF) Malmesbury Victoria Football Club, 11 Poole Rd, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9FG, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. 10.30am, £3 per child (must be accompanied by an adult) • A safe route around the Malmesbury Victoria football ground for children aged 14 and under. All participants receive a certificate and there will be prizes for the winners in each age group.
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WOMAD Thu 28-Sun 31 Jul One of WOMAD’s major attractions for families is that all children under 13 go absolutely free, making it one festival that shouldn’t cost a fortune. With a melting pot of music from all over the world plus a Brazilian Carnival themed kids’ corner there’s plenty to enjoy. Children can get moving with music and dance workshops, plus face painting, puppet making, circus tent, musical playground and animation and film making with the British Film Institute. Charlton Park, near Malmesbury, SN16 9LL. www.womad.co.uk. Adult weekend ticket £175, teenage weekend ticket £85, under 13s free. CAMP BESTIVAL Thu 28-Sun 31 Jul Sister of the Isle of Wight’s Bestival and four times winner of Best Family Festival, Camp Bestival aims to combine an allencompassing family festival experience with an action packed camping holiday. A large section of the festival site is dedicated to little ones, with an Upper Kids’ Garden offering circus skills, bouncy castle, separate Toddler’s Area and Mother and Baby Chill Out space. With entertainment from popular children’s entertainers Dick and Dom, Mr Tumble and LazyTown plus music from Fatboy Slim, Tears for Fears, Jess Glynne and more, there’s something for all ages. Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, 16 SUMMER HOLIDAY 2016
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Dorset. 0203 327 4810, www. campbestival.net. Adult weekend ticket £197.50, teens £118, ages 10-12 £93, ages 5-9 £45, under 4s £15. LIVESTOCK FESTIVAL Fri 29-Sun 31 Jul Livestock aims to be the perfect weekend for all the family and has put in a lot of effort to make that happen. This year’s line-up promises even more entertainment with kids comedy, kids club cinema, pony rides, animal encounters, circus skills, tractor rides and even quiet camping areas plus the option to book a pre erected tent. Music includes performances from The Fratellis, Reverend and the Makers and 80s stalwart Chesney Hawkes. Manor Farm, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6AT. www. livestocklongdon.co.uk. Adult weekend ticket £110, 11-17 years £45, child ticket £1, family weekend ticket (2 adults and 2 11-17 year olds) £260. WILDERNESS Thu 4-Sun 7 Aug With a dedicated family campsite close to the Kid’s Corner plus baby changing facilities and family welfare, Wilderness festival prides itself on making a family stay as comfortable as possible. It promotes a “meet the world” philosophy, featuring wild swimming, boating, award-winning theatre, puppet making, magicians, crafts and, of course, music. There’s even an on-site nanny service if parents fancy an afternoon to themselves. Cornbury Estate, Oxfordshire, 0333 3219999, www.wildernessfestival.com. Gates open midday Thu-8pm Sun, adult tickets from £177 plus booking fee, child tickets £5, Family Plus pitch (for four people) £150. SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOW Sat 6-Sun 7 Aug With over 24,000 visitors last year, this event offers a great family weekend without the hassle of camping. There’s a medieval jousting tournament, stuntman Flyin’ Ryan, sheep dog demos, food festival and, new for this year, the South Gloucestershire Beer Festival and Brewery Competition.
There is also entertainment from the Banana Brain Fun Show and a giant 20 tonne sand sculpture in the Kids’ Zone, plus live performances from local musicians, BMX stunts and plenty of arts and crafts. Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Rd, BS37 8QZ, 01454 222959, www.southglosshow. co.uk, £10 (adult)/£6 (child). GREEN MAN Thu 18-Sun 21 Aug The theme for this year’s Little Folk area is the jungle, promising adventures for even the tiniest explorers as well as being conveniently located right next to the family campsite. So much to explore including wildlife walks and nature fun in Einstein’s Garden, film screenings including Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’, kids and family yoga, plenty of interactive workshops and performances for children, and music from Laura Marling, Belle & Sebastian and James Blake. Brecon Beacons, Wales, NP8 1LP, www.greenman.net. Adult tickets £175 plus booking fee, children under 12 £20, under 4s free.
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vibe. Camping takes place in the beautiful lakeside Cothi Valley, a “natural playground” with a dedicated children’s area, The Walled Garden. This year’s activities include circus skills, aerial hoops, high wire, live graffiti, drumming workshops, dress up plus many more, and even better, all kid’s activities are free. Fill up on chocolatey treats from the Roald Dahl-inspired Ministry of Mischief; enjoy music from over 30 emerging Welsh artistes and relax in this year’s new specially allocated family campsite. Glanrannel Park House, Crugybar, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8SA, www. thebigcwtch.com. Adult ticket £40, family ticket £80, ages 5-12 £12.50, under 5s free. Saturday night camping £15/£20, two night camping £30/£50. A family enjoying Livestock
WATCHET LIVE Fri 26-Sun 28 Aug Weekend camping tickets have already sold out for Somerset based Watchet. However, with under 12s going free and adult day tickets from only £25 there’s still plenty of fun to be had. The festival provides a children’s area from 12-6pm Saturday and Sunday with free creative activities and storytelling. With a capacity of only 5,000, it prides itself on a safe and intimate atmosphere. What’s more, any profit funds community events or is donated to local groups or charities in need, so you can relax and have fun knowing it’s all for a good cause. The Down, Brendon Rd, Watchet, TA23 0HS, 01984 639616, www. watchetfestival.co.uk. Family weekend ticket (no camping) £155, family day ticket £75, under 12s free. THE BIG CWTCH Fri 9-Sun 11 Sep The name means “big cuddle” in Welsh, giving a good idea of this festival’s friendly, all-inclusive
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d r a o b n Pi House of fun If you visit Blenheim Palace this summer, you’ll be able to enjoy a fun and memorable day out with your whole family. Pack a picnic and dine al fresco amongst more than 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland or enjoy a sizzling favourite from the BBQ. There are a whole host of fun family activities and events taking place in the Pleasure Gardens that you can get involved in throughout the summer holidays – including animal encounters, miniature pony rides, history variety shows and a range of creative workshops. The dedicated family area, too, includes lots of permanent attractions, including a butterfly house, Marlborough giant hedge maze, an adventure playground and a bouncy castle. Ffi: Blenheim Palace W: www.blenheimpalace.com
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Situated in the scenic village of Stanton St Bernard, Pewsey Vale Riding Centre is perfectly located to offer children from the age of 4 upwards the perfect riding experience in a safe and fun environment. Its team of highly experienced and friendly staff offers children the chance to learn to ride, make friends and obtain essential life skills, whether riding over the 2,000 acres of exclusive access to farmland, going for an escorted walk through the picturesque village, having a lesson in one of its schools or taking part in one of the Pony Club activities There is always something to do and learn. Pewsey Vale Riding Centre is fully insured, inspected and approved by the British Horse Society and the Association of British Riding Schools. Ffi: Pewsey Vale Riding Centre W: www.pewseyvaleridingcentre.com
Free rein Opened three years ago, Rein & Shine Riding Centre has gone from strength to strength. It boasts first class facilities including viewing areas, hot and cold drinks and snacks, plus a clean and tidy yard. Progressive riding tuition or riding for fun is available seven days per week. Rein & Shine riding centre welcomes anyone from the age of 4 upwards, from beginner to experienced level. Children’s lessons, adult lessons, jumping, cross country and dressage tuition are available. The centre has over 20 horses in the riding school to suit all abilities with classes taught by BHS instructors as private or group lessons. Hoof Club activities for kids without a pony, pony days and horsey fun days, plus parent/child lessons are also available. Booking in advance is required. Ffi: Rein & Shine Riding Centre T: 01666 860068 W: www.reinandshine.co.uk E: info@reinandshine.co.uk
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A farm on your doorstep With open spaces and glorious views, Bath City Farm offers something for everyone and is open to visitors free of charge. There are tame farm animals, The Fort play area with slides, climbing walls and a sandpit, flower and vegetable gardens planted by volunteers and a wildlife trail through beech woodland and hay meadows where you can stumble across a Forest School and play on rope swings and climbing chains. The farm’s Trough Cafe opens from Thursday-Sunday, serving delicious refreshments made by volunteers on the Training at the Trough project for people with learning difficulties. August sees the launch of a new Walk Through History Trail – a journey through time from the Jurassic era to the Second World War with interactive sculptures and information boards. Ffi: Bath City Farm W: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk
Devizes Tennis Club offers high-quality mini and junior programmes for children aged 2-18. From pre-school ‘tennis tots’ and recreational sessions to focused one-to-one or group lessons for competitive play, the club offers children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to build and improve their agility, balance, co-ordination and tennis skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. Coaches are experienced, LTA qualified and DBS checked. Lessons and ‘pay and play’ sessions run throughout term time on weekdays and Saturdays, and those who choose to are encouraged to take part in competitive play following the LTA’s mini tennis programme. During school holidays, popular tennis camps offer three sessions a week (Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday) at competitive prices where your child can spend the day (10am3pm) enjoying tennis-related games and challenges. Longer days can also be arranged. Ffi: Devizes Tennis Club E: devizesjuniortennis@gmail.com W: www.devizestennisclub.org.uk
Time to tinker This summer At-Bristol Science Centre will expand its array of interactive exhibits with the launch of The Tinkering Space. From 23 July onwards the inventors of tomorrow will be able to get inspired by a range of activities, including the chance to meet robots, get crafty and play with future technology. From helping Baxter, At-Bristol’s larger-than-life robot, to getting to grips with incredible new tech like bionic hands, 3D printers and a host of other great gadgets and gizmos, it’s a chance to learn new skills, test out your ideas and get inventive with everything from cutting-edge tools to good old-fashioned plasticine. In addition to the new exhibition, At-Bristol Science Centre has more than 200 other hands-on activities exploring everything from the secrets of Aardman’s intricate animations to awesome astronomy in the UK’s first 3D Planetarium. Ffi: At-Bristol T: 0117 915 1000 W: www.at-bristol.org.uk
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Time travellers welcome!
2 July – 25 September
Exhibition tickets can be purchased at: bristolmuseums.org.uk
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Exhibition entry Adult: £5, Concession: £4 Under 16s free Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• There’s always a lot to see and do at the Wiltshire Museum. Young visitors can follow Archie and Ollie (the museum’s mascots) on a journey through time on a picture trail, starting with our ancestors who lived in the misty landscape around Stonehenge. Every gallery has activities linked to the artefacts on display, including puzzle/colouring sheets and dressing-up outfits. The museum also has a brand new collection of amazing Tudor costumes made by NADFAS volunteers. This summer there will be a family-friendly exhibition ‘Fantastic Fossils’ to explore and activity sessions suitable for ages 11 and under on every Wednesday during the school holidays. Numbers are limited and to avoid disappointment places for these morning and afternoon sessions should be booked in advance: places cost £5 per child per session and under-eights need to be accompanied. More information about these and details of the museum’s full range of learning opportunities for all ages (including those for schools, clubs and youth groups) can be found at: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/education. The museum’s workshops, for example, offer opportunities to handle artefacts (both real and replica), explore displays and take part in creative activities to bring topics to life. Workshops can be delivered as part of a museum visit or in a school setting. If you’re making a long-distance or special journey to visit the museum, do check beforehand to make sure it is open. As an independent museum with only a small staff, it does sometimes have to close at short notice. Ffi: Wiltshire Museum T: 01380 727369 E: hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk W: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk
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• There’s a full programme of activities for all ages going on at the Roman Baths in Bath over the summer holidays. In July and August, the baths are staying open late, giving you the chance to enjoy the historic site on a summer’s evening and see the Great Bath lit by spectacular fiery torches until 10pm (last entry 9pm). Every Tuesday from 12 July until 23 August inclusive, too, there is a series of special evening sessions from 6-8pm when you can get the chance to look at objects from the Roman Baths’ various collections more closely and even handle some of the original artefacts. There are plenty of family-friendly daytime activities throughout the summer as well. You can find out how the Romans dressed at ‘Togas and Tunics’ on Monday 25 July; investigate the Roman army and make a shield in ‘Legio’ on Monday 1 Aug; explore the gems found in the hot spring and make some great designs for yourself in ‘Gem’ on Monday 8 Aug; investigate life as a child in Roman times at ‘Little Britannia’ on Monday 15 Aug; and find out about some very special coins in ‘Curious Coins’ on Monday 22 Aug. Each session runs from 10am-1pm and 2-4pm on the day. There’s no need to book and all of them are included in the normal admission price. Ffi: Roman Baths, Bath W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
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Seaside in the city • Bristol Aquarium is inviting visitors to enjoy a trip to the seaside in the heart of the city this summer with their To The Beach! events (23 July-4 Sept). The Harbourside attraction is set to unveil a host of coastal activities and events including hands-on rockpool workshops, mermaid meet-and-greets, shipwrecked storytelling, marine crafts and learning the rules of the beach. Visitors will also be able to take part in fish-feeding sessions, learn about life in the Atlantic, take behind-the-scenes guided tours, enjoy quiz trails, colouring sheets and even build sandcastles on an indoor beach. On Mermaid Mondays (1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Aug), Tamara Treasure of the Sea will be entertaining visitors of all ages with magical tales of life beneath the waves. (Please note the mermaid is taking a holiday from the sea to share her stories – so there won’t actually be swimming in the displays!) On 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, meanwhile, Shipwreck Sid will be in his shipwreck shack telling silly stories and tall tales of maritime adventure – so be prepared to get involved, laugh, sing, whistle, shout out answers and make silly stories together. There’ll also be a chance to step inside a sunken shipwreck and visit a bustling harbourside, Mediterranean rockpools, rainforests and spectacular tropical coral reefs. Don’t miss, too, the giant viewing windows, open-top displays, coral reef walkways, underwater tunnel and the multi-level botanical house filled with exotic plants and flowers. Bristol Aquarium is open daily from 10am and children under three go free. Ffi: Bristol Aquarium Anchor Rd, Harbourside, Bristol T: 0117 929 8929 W: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk
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• For years now, JRC Global Buffet have been serving up fresh, mouthwatering dishes from all around the globe and all under one roof. From the colours and spices of authentic Indian dishes to the delicacy and simplicity of a Japanese teppanyaki grill and from the freshest Italian pizzas to the traditional British roast, JRC Global Buffet take pride and care over every one of the 300+ dishes served and enjoyed every day at one of its seven branches across the south of England. It ��������������������������������������� is a stylish yet casual dining expe� rience for the whole family, combining quality, authentic food and techniques in a great environment at unbeatable prices. With the food being prepared and cooked live in front of your eyes, this is a buffet dining experience with a difference. Four of the restaurants are equipped with live cooking stations where specially trained chefs provide a show; the other three have a teppanyaki grill station. The food is sourced and prepared as it is in each of the 12 main countries which form the foundation of the menus. And with the dining experience coming at a set price for all you can eat, you can literally have the world at your taste buds – but make sure you leave room for dessert, there are plenty to choose from.
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Beat boredom this summer! At Wilko, we love family time and with the summer holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about activities to keep the kids (and adults) busy.
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Thinking of things to do to keep the 6 weeks action-packed can seem a bit daunting, and not to mention costly, but we’ve got some great ideas that’ll help keep the kids entertained, making memories that’ll last a lifetime and all without breaking the bank! As well as a host of super suggestions, we’re also giving your little scribblers a chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, which contains all the essentials, worth £50. You can find out more by visiting www.wilko.com/page/colourcomp – so what are you waiting for? Dig out the colouring pencils and get them to give it a go!
Start with a holiday planner Making a plan for each week is a great starting point. It’ll help keep you organised, space out activities and give everyone in the family things to look forward to. It’s also handy when you’re working to a budget and making arrangements for any childcare that’s needed – or roping in the grandparents! When planning, try and schedule in craft days, mini sports days or themed activity days throughout the holidays, leaving little to no room for the word ‘bored’ to make an appearance!
Be prepared – whatever the weather! We all know that the British weather’s unpredictable, raining cats and dogs one minute with glorious sunshine the next! So make sure you’ve got a few things up your sleeve – at your local Wilko you’ll find plenty of activities that can be enjoyed come rain or shine. Crafts – Crafting indoors and outdoors can be great fun, and craft kits are perfect for keeping kids busy. Visit wilko.com where we’ve got heaps to choose from, all at fantastic prices. Our favourite summer holiday heroes include the bumper craft kit which contains a whopping 700 pieces for just £5 – why not use it to create colourful creatures, cool cards and
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fantastic photo frames? Our scrapbooks are also great for keeping little ones entertained all summer long. Encourage them to stick in bits and bobs from their summer adventures – think family pics, tickets from days out and dried flowers from the garden. Painting – Kids love getting messy and painting is a great activity for encouraging kids to get creative. Use our colourful child-friendly paints to make hand prints, foot prints, beautiful portraits and more! You could even roll out a length of lining paper and get the whole family to run along it with painted feet... you may not make a masterpiece, but it’ll be a priceless family keepsake and a whole load of fun!
Be a good sport It’s set to be a summer of sport with Euro 2016 in France and the Olympic Games in Rio, which may inspire your little ones to kick a ball about, run around the garden or throw a javelin... ok, maybe not the last one! Little ones love an assault course, and they’re super easy to set up. You’ll just need a bit of equipment like a hoop to climb through, a ball to kick or throw into a goal and somewhere to run. It’s a great way to get the kids to use their imagination and burn off a bit of energy. Check out your local store or visit us online at wilko.com where you’ll find a huge range of outdoor equipment – everything from trampolines to tennis sets, pools to playhouses!
Little hands, green fingers... There are bound to be some warm, dry days, so why not get the kids to help out in the garden? Gardening’s a great activity for all ages – if you can spare the space, dedicate a small patch that’s just for the kids, and get them started with our great range of compost, seeds and tools.
Pass the summer holiday test with flying colours! Research shows that even a bit of learning during the summer can help kids get ahead, no matter what their age. And to give you a helping hand, we’ve got a great range of exercise and activity books, covering everything from basic phonics to Key Stage 2 English, Science and Maths. After all that learning, why not relax with a bit of colouring? It’s a fantastically calming activity that also encourages creativity, which is crucial to your little one’s development – and it’s also great for helping adults to de-stress! So, pop into your local store where you’ll find a fantastic range of colouring books, activity books and stationery. For more ideas to keep the kids busy this summer check out our blog – life. wilko.com. And when it’s time to go back to school, visit your local Wilko store or wilko.com for all your stationery essentials.
Check out the Wilko Small Sketchers Colouring Competition for your child’s chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, worth £50. Visit www.wilko.com/ page/colourcomp for more information.
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With the opening of At Bristol Science Centre’s new exhibition The Tinkering Space this July, I thought I’d ask children to send me their paintings of a robot doing an important job. Three talented winners will receive a free family ticket to the centre to enjoy the exhibition. So get your crayons out and send me your pictures to: Arty Barty, Primary Times, 1 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor at:
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mike.gartside@localworld. co.uk Don’t forget to give me your name, age, full home postal address and name of your school. Deadline: Monday 8 August. Have fun!
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You sent some brilliant entries to my photography competition and I’m very impressed by your pictures of my favourite animal or plant. Well done to the winner who receives a children’s book. WINNER!
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Kate Murray, 8, Horfield CEVC Primary School, Bristol Even our most entertaining furry friends need a rest sometimes. Kate has tapped into the popularity of Meerkats, which she likes, she says, because they’re funny when they stand up and look round. Here she has pictured them in a less usual pose, cuddled up and having a snooze, but with one member of the group still on the lookout.
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Here be lions Ellen White reviews the new releases.
Professor Robert Winston builds on the success of his previous award-winning DK books for children with ‘Home Lab’, a colourful hardback jam-packed with 28 simple science experiments to try at home. Helpfully split into four chapters, ‘Food for Thought’, ‘Around the Home’, ‘Water World’ and ‘The Great Outdoors’, experiments cover everything from edible treats to home-grown stalactites, bath bombs and even an erupting volcano. The usual high quality expected of DK publications is here, with clear stepby-step instructions and accompanying colour photography for every experiment. The time required and degree of difficulty are also clearly stated so children can pick the best project for their ability. It’s clear a lot of thought has been put into making science fun and accessible, with a ‘how it works’ section to increase children’s scientific knowledge and explain exactly how and why their experiment functions. It’s recommended for ages 9+ but younger children could certainly join in with a little help.
Freddie Mole can’t believe his luck when he hears about a job going at the circus. Who wouldn’t want to hear the roar of the crowds in the big top or fly through the air on a trapeze? However, there’s a different roar in store when he’s asked to tame four fierce, growly lions – and it’s time for Freddie to be very brave indeed. Freddie and his family are sweet and likeable protagonists, and you root for him as he strives to help his dad earn more money. At just over 130 pages and with short chapters broken up by illustrations, the price of ‘Freddie Mole: Lion Tamer’ is a slight downside for such a slim book. However, for children starting to read independently it’s a nice, simple story and the circus illustrations are charming.
Home Lab: Exciting Experiments for Budding Scientists Robert Winston, £12.99, Dorling Kindersley, www.dk.com
Freddie Mole: Lion Tamer Alexander McCall Smith, illustrated by Kate Hindley, £9.99, Bloomsbury, www.bloomsbury.com
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